form · v
form (BEGIN TO EXIST)
B2 to begin to exist or to make something begin to exist
Dictionary examples:
We are learning more about how stars are formed. (23.0)
A solution began to form in her mind. (24.8)
form (START)
B2 to start an organization or business
Dictionary examples:
She formed her own company eleven years ago. (30.6)
form (SHAPE)
C2 to take or to make something take a particular shape
Dictionary examples:
Hold hands and form a circle. (25.9)
Form the dough into little balls. (54.0)
form an opinion/impression, etc.
C2 to begin to have a particular opinion or idea about something because of the information you have
Dictionary examples:
I formed the opinion that I was not really welcome there any more. (35.6)
form (BE)
C2 to be the thing talked about or be part of it
Dictionary examples:
Her diary forms the basis of the book. (31.9)
The Alps form a natural barrier between Italy and Switzerland. (35.1)
form (COMBINE)
B1 to make something by combining different parts
Dictionary examples:
The students formed a human pizza in the school yard. (0.0)
My eyebrows formed a unibrow when I saw the electricity bill. (0.0)
My cat and dog formed a band, but they only play songs about food. (0.0)
In English, you form the present participle by adding -ing to the verb. (85.2)